Nutrient Balancer with Amylase
Equus Gold NB with Amylase is a concentrated source of essential nutrients designed to balance grains and roughage for protein, energy, vitamins and minerals to ensure that nutritional imbalances do not occur.
Gold NB is a versatile supplement specifically formulated for:
- Racing and horses performing other strenuous work
- Lactating mares and young growing horses
When fed at lower levels Gold NB is ideal for:
- Leisure horses doing light work
- As a supplement to poor pasture for spelling.
Analysis (as fed)
| Protein (min) | 25% |
| Fat (min) | 14% |
| Fibre (max) | 15% |
| AMYLASE 300 KNU/kg | |
Energy & Coolness Rating System
The innovative "ENERGY & COOLNESS" rating system is designed to make it easier to understand the differences in the energy and coolness of the various foods in the Equus Range. Energy and coolness are both rated on a scale of one to six. A rating of six for energy indicates the energy level of that food is very high and a rating of six for coolness indicates that particular food is very cool.
Amylase Leading the Way – Naturally, Effectively & Safely!
Gold NB contains added Amylase to aid starch digestion in the small intestine naturally, effectively and safely without the need for expensive heat processing.
The addition of Amylase to Gold NB is one of the most advanced improvements in performance horse nutrition to occur in many years.
Amylase is a natural protein enzyme that is responsible for efficient starch digestion in the small intestine.
Horses do not produce adequate Amylase necessary for the digestion of large amounts of starch, this is why they have more problems digesting starch compared to other grain eating animals.
Lack of Amylase can result in incomplete starch digestion in the small intestine resulting in excessive undigested starch reaching the large intestine where it is fermented producing lactic acid. Excessive lactic acid can cause serious problems such as caecal acidosis which can lead to colic, laminitis, diarrhoea and poor fibre digestion.
Gold NB contains added Amylase to aid starch digestion in the small intestine naturally, effectively and safely without the need for expensive heat processing.
Oat Free – For flexible diet formulation!
Gold NB does not contain oats as some feeding applications require an oat free diet. This allows for individual diets to be mixed to suit different horses within the stable.
Hi-Lysine – For strong muscle growth and recovery!
Protein is made up of components called amino acids, of which some must be provided via the diet and others synthesised by the animal. Amino acids needed to be supplied via the diet are called essential amino acids, of these lysine is normally the one most likely to be in short supply.
Gold NB is balanced for essential amino acids, particularly Lysine, and as can be seen in the "Lysine" chart (below) contains a substantially higher level of lysine than typical horse feeds. The high lysine and balanced protein of Gold NB ensures efficient protein utilisation, improved lactation in mares, strong growth in young horses, enhanced muscle tone and aids in muscle recovery after strenuous exercise.
Organic Chromium – Enhanced performance!
Research has shown beneficial responses to supplementing diets with organic chromium where high stress, strenuous activity is performed.
Organic chromium has been added to Gold NB to help maintain chromium levels during strenuous activity, this improves the bodies sensitivity to insulin, which in turn improves glucose utilisation and therefore the horses performance.
Natural Oils – Highly digestible!
Gold NB contains premium quality vegetable oils which are an excellent source of readily available energy. Vegetable Oils provide cool, safe and manageable energy and is a more efficient source of energy than carbohydrates. Oil has the advantage of sparing glycogen in the muscle and liver of horses thus increasing the time taken for the muscle to become fatigued.
Oil contains approximately two and a quarter times more energy than carbohydrates and has an excellent balance of essential omega fatty acids. Omega fatty acids impart an attractive sheen to a horses coat, are important for maintaining healthy skin and are necessary for many biological functions.They also aid in the absorption and storage of the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E & K.
Feed Information
Daily Feeding Chart
| Horse Weight | Gold NB | Grain | Cool+ | Cool H&P | Hay# | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intense Work |
450kg
|
2.0kg
1.75 1.5 |
4.5kg
2.25 2.25 |
0.0kg
0.0 2.25 |
0.0kg
2.5 0.0 |
4.5kg
4.5 4.5 |
| Moderate Work |
450kg
|
1.5
1.25 1.0 |
3.0
1.5 1.5 |
0.0
0.0 1.5 |
0.0
1.5 0.0 |
4.5
4.5 4.5 |
| Light Work |
450kg
|
1.0
0.75 0.5 |
1.5
0.75 1.0 |
0.0
0.0 1.0 |
0.0
1.0 0.0 |
5.0
5.0 5.0 |
| Maintenance | 450kg | 0.25 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| Weanling (4 months) |
200kg
|
1.75
1.5 1.25 |
2.0
1.0 1.0 |
0.0
0.0 1.25 |
0.0
1.0 0.0 |
1.5
1.5 1.5 |
| Weanling, moderate growth (6 months) |
200kg
|
1.5
1.25 1.25 |
2.0
1.0 1.0 |
0.0
0.0 1.0 |
0.0
1.25 0.0 |
1.75
1.75 1.75 |
| Weanling, rapid growth (6 months) |
200kg
|
1.75
1.5 1.5 |
2.5
1.25 1.25 |
0.0
0.0 1.25 |
0.0
1.5 0.0 |
1.75
1.75 1.75 |
| Yearlings, moderate growth (12 months) |
300kg
|
1.25
1.0 0.75 |
2.5
1.25 1.25 |
0.0
0.0 1.5 |
0.0
1.25 0.0 |
3.0
3.0 3.0 |
| Yearlings, rapid growth (12 months) |
300kg
|
1.75
1.5 1.25 |
2.5
1.25 1.25 |
0.0
0.0 1.5 |
0.0
1.5 0.0 |
3.0
3.0 3.0 |
| Long yearlings at rest (18 months) |
365kg
|
1.25
1.0 0.75 |
2.0
1.0 1.0 |
0.0
0.0 1.25 |
0.0
1.25 0.0 |
4.0
4.0 4.0 |
| Long yearlings (in training) |
365kg
|
2.0
1.75 1.5 |
2.25
1.25 1.25 |
0.0
0.0 1.25 |
0.0
1.25 0.0 |
5.0
5.0 5.0 |
| Two year olds at rest |
410kg
|
0.75
0.5 0.25 |
1.5
1.0 1.25 |
0.0
0.0 1.0 |
0.0
1.0 0.0 |
5.0
4.5 4.75 |
| Two year olds in training |
410kg
|
1.75
1.5 1.25 |
3.0
1.5 1.5 |
0..0
0.0 1.75 |
0.0
1.75 0.0 |
4.5
4.5 4.5 |
| Early Lactation |
450kg
|
2.25
1.75 1.5 |
3.25
1.75 2.0 |
0.0
0.0 2.0 |
0.0
2.0 0.0 |
5.0
5.0 5.0 |
| Late Lactation |
450kg
|
1.25
1.0 0.75 |
2.0
1.0 1.0 |
0.0
0.0 1.0 |
0.0
1.0 0.0 |
6.0
6.0 6.0 |
| Pregnant mares (9 to 10 months) |
450kg
|
1.0
0.75 0.5 |
1.0
0.5 0.5 |
0.0
0.0 0.5 |
0.0
0.5 0.0 |
7.0
7.0 7.0 |
| Pregnant mares (11 months) |
450kg
|
1.5
1.25 1.0 |
1.0
0.5 0.5 |
0.0
0.0 0.75 |
0.0
0.5 0.0 |
6.5
6.25 6.0 |
| Breeding stallions |
450kg
|
0.5
0.25 0.25 |
2.0
1.0 1.0 |
0.0
0.0 1.0 |
0.0
1.25 0.0 |
5.5
5.5 5.5 |
|
GRAIN REPLACEMENT Do not feed more than approximately 0.65% of body weight (3kg for a 450kg horse) #Hay, chaff or pasture at 9% protein. |
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Comparitive Nutrient Graphs
Ingredients
Gold NB is formulated from a selection of the following ingredients and/or their by-products: Lupins, sunflower, peas, beans, canola, soybean, rice, bran, pollard, vegetable oil, molasses, limestone, di-calcium phosphate, lysine, amylase, organic chromium, electrolytes, vitamins and minerals.
Warnings
This feed has been manufactured specifically for animals as described, do not feed to any other species of animal.
This product does not contain restricted animal material.
Vitamins, Minerals & Electrolytes
Gold NB fed at the rate of 2.0kg per day along with 4.5kg of roughage will approx. provide the following levels of vitamins and minerals:
| TRACE MINERALS & ELECTROLYTES | |
| Iron (Fe) |
1,855 mg
|
| Copper (Cu) |
195 mg
|
| Manganese (Mn) |
805 mg
|
| Zinc (Zn) |
745 mg
|
| Chromium (Cr) |
1,200 mcg
|
| Cobalt (Co) |
2,890 mcg
|
| Iodine (I) |
2,230 mcg
|
| Selenium (Se) |
2,700 mcg
|
| Calcium (Ca) |
56 gm
|
| Phosphorus (P) |
35 gm
|
| Magnesium (Mg) |
22 gm
|
| Sodium (Na) |
43 gm
|
| Chloride (CI) |
75 gm
|
| Potassium (K) |
99 gm
|
| VITAMINS | |
| Vitamin A |
167,680 iu
|
| Vitamin D3 |
9,090 iu
|
| Vitamin E |
1,435 mg
|
| Thiamine (B1) |
95 mg
|
| Riboflavin (B2) |
95 mg
|
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
40 mg
|
| Folic Acid |
30 mg
|
| Pantothenic acid |
110 mg
|
| Niacin |
235 mg
|
| Choline |
11,830 mg
|
| Biotin |
4,110 mcg
|
| Vitamin B12 |
210 mcg
|
Electrolyte Chart
| SODIUM CHLORIDE (SALT) REPLACEMENT | |
| Mild Sweating | Nil |
| Moderate Sweating | 25 to 75gms of salt per day |
| Heavy Sweating | 75 to 125gms of salt per day |
| Excessive & prolonged sweating | 125 to 225gms of salt per day |
| SODIUM, CHLORIDE (SALT) & POTASSIUM REPLACEMENT | |
| Mild Sweating | Nil |
| Moderate Sweating | 30 to 100gms of salt per day |
| Heavy Sweating | 100 to 175gms of salt per day |
| Excessive & prolonged sweating | 175 to 300gms of salt per day |
| SALT & POTASSIUM MIX | |
| There are two options that can be used to make this mixture: Mixture 1. Mix equal parts of "Lite Salt"* and salt. Mixture 2. Mix 75% salt with 25% potassium chloride. Both mixtures are similar and will provide the main electrolytes sodium, chloride and potassium in a balanced ratio to each other |
|
| * "Lite Salt" (or similar products that contain approximately half salt and half potassium chloride) is a mixture of salt and potassium chloride and can be purchased at most supermarkets or grocery stores. | |
Electrolytes – The Right Balance!
Gold NB contains essential electrolytes to aid in the prevention of deficiencies, particularly potassium, sodium and chloride. Under normal conditions no extra electrolyte supplementation will be necessary. Where moderate to heavy sweating occurs it may be necessary to supplement extra sodium chloride (salt) and to a lesser extent potassium. This can be done cheaply and effectively without the need to buy expensive electrolyte mixes.
The ELECTROLYTE CHART (above) indicates the approximate amount of electrolytes that a 450 kg horse is likely to require in addition to that supplied by the feed when Equus Range products are fed as recommended.
Points to note when feeding electrolytes
- When dosing high levels of electrolytes it is important to ensure that fresh drinking water is available at all times. This will allow the horse to regulate its fluid intake and ensure that dehydration does not occur.
- Only administer high levels of electrolytes when heavy sweating has occurred.
- It is recommended that electrolytes be added to the food or administered as a drench.
- Do not add electrolytes to the drinking water as the horse will not be able to regulate its water / electrolyte balance and problems may occur.
- If the drinking water has a high mineral content, such as bore water, it is recommended that you discuss the feeding of extra electrolytes with your veterinarian before proceeding.